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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.84, 14,637.84 and 5,891.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.84, 14,637.84 and 5,891.84 is: 8,130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.84 : 14,637.84 = 5,891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.84/14,637.84 = 5,891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.84x = 14,637.84 × 5,891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.84x = 86,243,811.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,243,811.23/10,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.20

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